Description
Creamy Cajun Chicken Bowtie Pasta with Garlic Cheese Sauce is a flavorful dish that combines Cajun seasoning with a creamy garlic cheese sauce, perfect for family dinners.
Ingredients
- 1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts
- 2 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 tablespoon Cajun seasoning
- 1 tablespoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 8 ounce bowtie pasta
- 6 tablespoon butter
- 4 cloves minced garlic
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/4 cup chopped green onions
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
1. Toss the cubed chicken with olive oil, Cajun seasoning, paprika, garlic powder, and black pepper until evenly coated.
2. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil and cook the bowtie pasta according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
3. In a large skillet, melt 2 tablespoon of butter over medium-high heat. Add the seasoned chicken and cook until golden brown and cooked through, about 6-8 minutes. Remove from skillet and set aside.
4. In the same skillet, melt the remaining 4 tablespoon of butter over medium heat. Add minced garlic and sauté for about 1 minute until fragrant.
5. Pour in heavy cream and chicken broth, then bring to a simmer. Cook for 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally until the sauce thickens slightly.
6. Stir in grated Parmesan cheese and shredded mozzarella cheese until melted and smooth.
7. Add cooked pasta and chicken back to the skillet, tossing to coat evenly with the sauce.
8. Serve immediately, garnished with chopped green onions and extra Parmesan cheese if desired.
Notes
Use fresh, high-quality chicken for best flavor.
Adjust Cajun seasoning to taste for desired spiciness.
Experiment with different pasta shapes if needed.
For a thicker sauce, let it simmer longer or add more cheese.
Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3-4 days.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Pasta
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Cajun
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 650
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 910mg
- Fat: 36g
- Saturated Fat: 20g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 125mg